Episode 110 - Cliffhanger Endings

<p>In this episode, the two Matts sing yet another Christmas song parody in our "proud" annual tradition, realize they're further along in what we have writ than we initially had in our notes, mention a new potential podcast for one of our co-hosts, and talk about cliffhanger endings in the next of our set about resolutions. What are the best ways to make this type of ending feel earned? How can you make stories satisfying when they're by definition unfinished? Can you resolve any of the conflict offscreen between installments? Will Matt David actually be able to write a certain thousand number of words each month in 2021 to make up for not doing NaNoWriMo this year? We discuss it all, while leaving the set unfinished in a classic cliffhanger scenario, and talk about Star Wars, Avengers, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and the works of George R. R. Martin.</p> <p>Want to further support the show? Sign up to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/matthewdonald?fan_landing=true" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a> If you have any feedback or questions for our hosts, you can email us at <a href= "mailto:mattd@matthewdonaldcreator.com">mattd@matthewdonaldcreator.com</a>. Also, you can purchase Matt Donald's book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Megazoic-1-Matthew-Donald/dp/0692871969/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494005672&sr=8-1&keywords=Megazoic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>, its sequel "Megazoic: The Primeval Power" by clicking <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692060952/ref=la_B074RB1ZM8_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1518456238&sr=1-2">here</a>, its third installment "Megazoic: The Hunted Ones" by clicking <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0692187847/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3">here</a>, or its final installment "Megazoic: An Era's End" by clicking <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578487667/ref=sr_1_3?crid=YTD66B8SC18I&keywords=megazoic&qid=1562286586&s=digital-text&sprefix=Megazoic%2Cdigital-text%2C162&sr=1-3-catcorr">here</a>. If